A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2061689 Details
Epoch: 95 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2063075 epoch_slot_no: 11075 block_no: 2061592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1551 time: 2019-01-14 11:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac7ebb7867d21cff621bad6866b2b34ecba4feff169445e5990f23695dee8d8dBlock Operator
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